US Bridges

Nfa A448 over I40

Good

Roane County, Tennessee · Just W of US 27 Exit · Structure no. 73I00400003

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
251 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa A448 over I40 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Nfa A448 over I40 in Roane County, Tennessee. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 56 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 220 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 352 by 2042. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesNfa A448
CrossesI40
LocationJust W of US 27 Exit
RouteCity Street 448
Coordinates35.91278, -84.59566
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2020)
Projected traffic352 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa A448 over I40 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Nfa A448 over I40 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa A448 over I40 carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa A448 over I40?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa A448 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.